Sensory issues are what Noriega targets most. Bigger venues created issues because of the flashy lights, loud noises and crowds for children with autism. All of it combined would often times cause meltdowns for special needs children and for the parents? Nothing but stress.

For moms like Amy Lebron, Pixie Dust was a haven. Her 3-year-old son Aiden was only recently diagnosed with autism.

He's been on the spectrum officially for only a month. Lebron says at Pixie Dust, she sees her son flourishing.

Noriega hopes to expand not only nationally, but internationally.

She told PIX11 she's received phone calls and emails from other mothers like her who want to open up their own shops all over the world.

In the meantime, in Bay Shore, Noriega's staff will be trained and certified to work with children with autism in August. It's just one of many goals she has set for her team.